Museo de la Casa de Gobierno, Montevideo

Name: Museo de la Casa de Gobierno
Address: Plaza Independencia 776, Montevideo, 11108, Uruguay
Telephone: 5981505902

#129 among attractions in Montevideo

Museum, Specialty museum

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Museo de la Casa de Gobierno (address: Plaza Independencia 776) is a place located in Montevideo (Montevideo department) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 98 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°54'25"S latitude and 56°11'59"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de la Casa de Gobierno is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal Baltasar Brum (bus, 12 min walk), Nueva Terminal (train, 25 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Estévez Palace (museum, 1 min walk), Artigas Mausoleum (memorial, 1 min walk), Plaza Independencia (square, 1 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°54'25"S, 56°11'59"W

Address

Plaza Independencia 776Centro Comunal Zonal 1 (Ciudad Vieja)Montevideo 11108 Uruguay

Contact

5981505902

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de la Casa de Gobierno open?

Museo de la Casa de Gobierno is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Casa de Gobierno?

Nearby attractions include Estévez Palace, Montevideo (1 min walk), Artigas Mausoleum, Montevideo (1 min walk), Plaza Independencia, Montevideo (1 min walk), Torre Ejecutiva, Montevideo (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo de la Casa de Gobierno by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de la Casa de Gobierno:

Bus

Terminal Baltasar Brum (12 min walk)

Train

Nueva Terminal (25 min walk)